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August
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To sell or not to sell? That is the question. Unfortunately for us, there is no alarm that goes off to alert us that it is time to move, so how do we know? Well wonder no more because here are a few telltale signs it might be time to put your house on the market.

Remodeling Won't Cut It

It's natural to think of little things about your house you want to change as time goes by, but when those small changes turn into giant renovations, it might be time to consider selling your home and starting fresh. If you find yourself with a list of renovations a mile long, you should weigh the cost benefit and decide if the renovations are worth it based on the area and surrounding property values. It could be a waste of time and money in the long run if you increase your home's value to more than what buyers are willing to...

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August
21

Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts | Keeping Current Matters

It should come as no surprise that buying a home in a good school district is important to homebuyers. According to a report from Realtor.com, 86% of 18-34 year-olds and 84% of those aged 35-54 indicated that their home search areas were defined by school district boundaries.

What is surprising, however, is that 78% of recent homebuyers sacrificed features from their "must-have" lists in order to find homes within their dream school districts.

The top feature sacrificed was a garage at 19%, followed closely by a large backyard, an u...

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August
13

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Before Entering the Market! | Keeping Current Matters

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can 'For Sale by Owner' or '

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August
6

Grab your Bingo gear & mark the Date....our 2nd Annual Designer Handbag & Cash Bingo benefiting The Sunshine Kids Foundation is coming up on Sunday, September 23rd!!! Call our Team or Office for tickets!! $20 per ticket in advance / $25 per ticket at the door. We would LOVE to see you there....

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